Card holder



G. H. KEENEY CARD HOLDER Filed Sept. 23. 1926 Attorney Patented Aug. 2, 1927.

PATENT OFFICE.

GORDON H. KEENEY, F SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA.

CARD HOLDER.

Application led September 23, 1926. Serial No. 137,282.

This invention relates to a novel card holder used more particularly in playing the game of duplicate bridge.

This particular type of bridge, commonly known as duplicate brid e, is a variation of the ordinary game o. bridge, it being essential that the hands, as dealt, be kept intact and replayed in proper group order in accordance with the rules of the game.

The invention relies more particularly ttor its novelty on the particular construction of the holder, wherein the same is formed from a single block of material recessed in a special way for providing four different compartment-s for the books and different hands dealt.

Other features and advantages will bccoine apparent from the following description and drawings.

ln the drawings:

Figure l is a perspective view of the holder,

Fig. Q is a section taken approximately upon the plane of the line 2-2 of Fig. l,

Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 are perspective views oit the details.

Referring to the drawings it will be seen that the reference character jl designates the body preferably in the form of a rectangular block of appropriate material. In accordance with the invention, this block is formed in two grooves or recesses opening through opposite longitudinal edges and also opening through the ends. lin other words, the block is cut inwardly from opposite longitudinal edges to term two duplicate pockets. The bottom of the pocket in each instance terminates in close proximity to the adjacent longitudinal edge portions. Moreover, a central partition strip 2 is fitted into each pocket. for dividing it into ltwo compartments for reception of the individual groups or hands ot' cards. Also fitted in the ends of the pockets are strips 3 which verve to close the ends and to complete the compartments. Each compartment is provided with a finger notch 4 and a cooperating linger depression 5 which serve to facili,- tate removal of the cards in an obvious manner.

The gist of the invention, as before stated, is in the simplitied method of manufacture ot the improved device which simply coinprises an opposite/ly recessed block having small strips litted into the saine to form individual card compartments. Ii desired, the spaced relationship of the block may be provided with appropriate indicating characters.

Undoubtedly, persons familiar with the large gaine o't bridge, and particularly the type known as duplicate bridge, will understand the method ol use of the holder and will appreciate its advantages and features. ln view of this, a. more detailed description is thought unnecessary.

I claim:

A card holder comprising a single block having recesses cut therein troni opposite longitudinal edges, a central partition strip fitted into each recess, and end strips fitted into the endv iiiortions otl the recesses, dividing them into individual card compartments Vcach compartment being provided with linger notches to facilitate removal ot' the cards. In testimony whereot l alim my signature.

GORDON H. KEENEY'. 

